Punjab Police Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 3298 Constable Posts

Punjab Police Constable 2026 Overview

The Office of the Director General of Police, Punjab, released Advertisement No. 01/2026 on 6th March 2026, inviting online applications for 3298 Constable posts across District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre. This is a direct recruitment drive open to both male and female candidates, including Ex-Servicemen, who meet the prescribed educational and physical standards. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board and — this is non-negotiable — must have studied Punjabi at the Matriculation level. Applications are accepted only through the official recruitment portal, with the window open from 10 March to 30 March 2026. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test, Physical Screening Test, Physical Measurement Test, and Document Verification.

Punjab Police Constable Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 06 March 2026
• Online Application Starts: 10 March 2026 (7:00 PM onwards)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 March 2026
• Result Date: To be announced soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

Punjab Police APPLICATION FEE

• General / OBC: ₹1,200/-
• SC / ST / EWS: ₹700/-
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): ₹500/-
• Female Candidates: Refer to official notification for category-specific fee
• Correction Fee: ₹50/- per objection (for CBT answer key challenges); application correction fee — to be announced soon
• Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

Punjab Police vacancies Details

• A total of 3298 tentative vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The posts are spread across two cadres — District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre — covering both male and female candidates.

Punjab Police Salary 2026

• Note: The minimum pay of ₹19,900 per month is admissible for the first three years (probation period) from the date of joining. After probation, allowances including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Conveyance Allowance, and Uniform Allowance apply as per Punjab Government rules.

Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification — Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Education Board or University. For Ex-Servicemen, Matriculation (10th pass) is sufficient. All qualifications must have been attained on or before 1st January 2026.
• Age Limit — Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 1st January 2026. In practical terms: born not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2008 (both dates inclusive).
• Mandatory Requirement — Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or any equivalent examination recognised by the Punjab Government, on or before 1st January 2026. This applies to all candidates without exception.
• Age Relaxation — SC/ST/BC candidates: as per Punjab Government rules. Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents): actual Armed Forces service period deducted from age; resultant age should not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years. Serving government employees: upper age limit relaxed to 33 years.
• Nationality / Domicile — Candidates must be citizens of India and must not hold citizenship, permanent residency, or a green card of any other country. All Transgender candidates shall be treated at par with Female candidates for physical standards and tests.

Punjab Police Constable Selection Process 

• Stage 1 — Computer-Based Test (CBT): Two papers. Paper-I: 100 marks (objective MCQs covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Punjabi, Digital Literacy) — determines merit. Paper-II: 50 marks (qualifying Punjabi Language paper, Matriculation standard) — minimum 50% required to pass.
• Stage 2 — Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Qualifying in nature. Height and physical fitness measured as per prescribed standards. Candidates not meeting minimum height are disqualified. Pregnant female candidates may request postponement on submission of a medical certificate from a government hospital.
• Stage 3 — Document Verification (DV): Candidates who clear Stage 1 and Stage 2 are called for verification of all original certificates and supporting documents. Candidates unable to produce originals will not be considered for selection.
• Final Merit: Based on marks in CBT Paper-I, subject to qualifying Paper-II and clearing all physical standards.

How to apply for the Punjab Police Constable 2026

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026 (or navigate via the Punjab Police main website at https://punjabpolice.gov.in).
2. On the homepage, click on the "Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026" or "Apply Online" link.
3. Complete the New Registration by entering your active mobile number and a valid email address. Note down the registration credentials carefully.
4. Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, category information, and domicile details.
5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format — recent passport-size photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate (for date of birth), 10+2 certificate, Punjabi language certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and a valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID).
6. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
7. Carefully preview the complete application form before final submission. Verify all details — errors may not be correctable later.
8. Submit the form and take a printout or save the PDF of the final submitted application for future reference during admit card download, exam, and document verification stages.